Arthashastra

Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, was an ancient Indian scholar and statesman who authored the 'Arthashastra', a seminal text in political science and economics. Kautilya's life dates are not precisely known but are estimated to be around the 4th century BCE. He served as the chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, a key figure in the consolidation o...